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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (14 Guests)
78 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Guests)
72.9 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Superior Room, River View
26 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (14 Guests)
77.9 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Small Room
16 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (7 Guests)
61 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Double Room
16 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Adults-only Vila Nova de Gaia hostel in Santa Marinha with a 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Concierge services

With a stay at The House of Sandeman, you'll be centrally located in Vila Nova de Gaia, steps from Sandeman Cellars and within a 10-minute walk of Ribeira Square. This hostel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Porto Cathedral and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Holy Trinity Church.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

You can enjoy a meal at The George serving the guests of The House of Sandeman, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 16
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Television in common areas
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1797
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Lockers available
  • Public winery tours

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Room Amenities

The House of Sandeman offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Vila Nova de Gaia hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually decorated
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

The George - This restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 16

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Minimum guest age is 16

Caters to adults only

Property Registry Number – 871/16

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Clean & Safe (Portugal)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 6 to 10 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • House Sandeman Hostel Vila Nova de Gaia
  • House Sandeman Vila Nova de Gaia
  • The House of Sandeman Hostel & Suites Vila Nova de Gaia
  • House Sandeman Hostel
  • The House of Sandeman Hostel Suites
  • House Sandeman
  • House Sandeman Vila Nova Gaia
  • The House of Sandeman Hostel
  • The House of Sandeman Hostel Suites
  • The House of Sandeman Vila Nova de Gaia
  • The House of Sandeman Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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